COLTON COURIER We ekly
Febr uar y 8, 2024
Vol 152 , NO. 07
Pepper Bough Exclusive: Colton High School Gir ls Soccer Dominates Rim for League Title
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The team walking off the field victorious.
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By Josie Ramos, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
he warm glow of a 2-0 victory took over Memorial Stadium Thursday after a long rainy day made for a soggy championship game between Colton and Rim of the World.
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After beating San Gorgonio on Tuesday, the Yellowjackets were ready to take this win. But it wasn’t without challenge as the two teams split their previous games this season, with Colton defeating Rim 4-1 on Dec. 7 and Rim returning the favor 4-2 on Jan. 18.
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Tiffany Abril keeping the Rim defenders off the ball early in the first half.
Colton was led on offense by seniors Melanie Bravo and Anna Bailey, both of whom scored a goal in the win.
With a wet field, the game started off rough. but the team’s hustle set up Bravo for her first goal, giving Colton the first half lead. Yellowjackets came with a fight, slowly showing high intensity as their passes connected and their confidence in each other grew.
Colton’s defense locked down Rim, holding them to few shots in the first half.
Goalkeeper Addyson Castro was especially strong in the box, keeping Rim out of the net. In the second half Bailey striked first, putting Colton up 2-0.
The teams fought harder and harder after the second goal. Despite some upsetting calls from the officiating crew, Colton stayed tough and unified. And now they are San Andreas League champions.
As exciting as the victory is, the team now has the CIF playoffs to look forward to. Brackets for soccer are set to be announced on Saturday, Feb. 3. Learn more at pepperbough.com.
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The Colton community gathering in 2023 to recognize the Miss & Teen Miss Colton Pageant winners.
By Manny Sandoval
he Rotary Club of Colton is calling on local businesses and community groups to play a pivotal role in the 4th Annual Miss & Teen Miss Colton Pageant, an event that celebrates local talent, community pride, and charitable spirit. Scheduled for June 22, the pageant promises an evening of elegance and aspiration at the Whitmer Theater
Stage, Colton High School.
As the Colton community anticipates this glamorous event, the Rotary Club of Colton, under the guidance of President Erlinda Armendariz, is seeking sponsorships to ensure a memorable experience for both the contestants and attendees. Young women aged 15 to 25, hailing from Colton area or attending local high schools such as Colton High, Bloomington High,
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and Grand Terrace High School, will vie for the coveted titles of Miss Colton and Teen Miss Colton.
Erlinda Armendariz, President of The Rotary Club of Colton and Director of the Miss Colton Pageant, expressed her enthusiasm for the event, stating, "The Miss Colton Pageant is not just a competition; it's a platform for young women to showRotary cont. next pg.